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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... Diagnosis - ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... #Gravis #diagnosis ... #management #neurology
The asphyxia escape reflex is assessed by placing the child in the prone position on the
escape #Reflex #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Normal
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
: • Based on clinical ... usually • Starts ... - 1st line: Oral ... - Improves clinical ... #management #neurology
Causes of Neuromuscular Weakness
 • Spinal Cord: Demyelinating Disease (MS), Epidural abscess, Infarction, Syringomyelia, Tetanus, Transverse
Demyelinating Disease (MS ... heavy metals), Critical ... Eaton Syndrome, Myasthenia ... Weakness #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
newborn babies that normally ... #Neck #Reflex #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Normal
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
This reaction starts ... Reaction #Reflex #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Normal
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
Ptosis - Differential ... think about three clinical ... Neurogenic Ptosis - Neurologic ... effect of some abnormal ... #Differential #
Moro Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam

The Moro reflex is obtained by holding the baby’s head and
#Moro #Reflex #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Clinical ... #Video #Neurology ... #Normal #PhysicalExam
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Diagnosis: Causes ... D D-lactate (short ... weakness (GBS, Myasthenia ... Interpretation #Diagnosis ... #Summary #Nephrology
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
Galant #Reflex #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Normal